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Insulin lowers blood glucose mainly by promoting:

  • A Breakdown of liver glycogen into glucose, releasing it into the blood in general clinical practice
  • B Conversion of fats into glucose within adipose tissue as frequently documented in most reference accounts
  • C Excretion of excess glucose by the kidneys under normal conditions as generally observed
  • D Uptake and utilization of glucose by cells, and its conversion to glycogen in the liver

Correct answer: D. Uptake and utilization of glucose by cells, and its conversion to glycogen in the liver

Explanation: Insulin, secreted by beta cells of the pancreas, promotes cellular glucose uptake and glycogenesis in the liver, lowering blood glucose levels.

Concept context

The endocrine glands, hormone classification and mechanism of action, and negative feedback regulation.

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